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T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Extraordinary T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest, Widdicomb-1955
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning 3-drawer chest by designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. With its minimalist case, brass legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers with Silver Plate Accents 1950s (Signed)
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
plate by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950's (Label in drawer reads, “Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Plate
H 30 in W 67 in D 21.5 in
Pair Of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chests For John Stuart
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn - Gibbings for John Stuart chests, on wheels. Needs refinishing.
Category
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. The three drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare wooden chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, USA circa 1950.
4 drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Elegant Modern Chest Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950's. It
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of mid-century three-drawer bedside tables / chests in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn
Category
20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser Bachelors Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated tailored design three drawer chest designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sophisticated tailored design in this pair of three drawer chests designed by T. H. Robsjohn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Six Drawer Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
pulls and four tapered brass legs with circular brass feet. (T.H. Robsjohn-gibbings for Widdicomb).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Chest of Drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chest of drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
Three drawer bedside tables with heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Fuirniture Co. dresser or chest of drawers in dark stained
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Louver Front Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
two small drawer and 3 larger drawers below. (T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Vintage MCM Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in west palm beach, FL
-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers. Exemplifying Robsjohn-Gibbings' signature clean lines and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
One of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings classics, designed for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These wonderful dressers/bachelor's chests were probably designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 46 in D 21 in
T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest in Two-Tone Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern four-drawer high chest was realized by T. H. Robsjohn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century American Modern Bleached Walnut
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
patinated brass drawer pulls, resting on taped triangular legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS) (PRICED AS Pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cane, Brass and Lacquered Wood Chest by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York City, NY
Minimal design with thoughtful detailing. The brass on the legs and handles is beautifully patinated and the cane encasing the handles is tightly woven and in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of White Lacquer Gibbings for Widdicomb Dressers Bachelor Chests Brass Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests dressers cabinets designed by Robsjohn Gibbings
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Walnut, Cane, Brass, Cabinet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Brass, Nightstand, USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 34.25 in D 21 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear Shaped Handles
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
a T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Company tall five-drawer walnut chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 46.75 in W 34 in D 22 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Style Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Widdicomb chest with Parsons base, original Widdicomb piece refurbished / restored with some new
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. Seldom are these chests available for sale and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest, Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern chest. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Walnut with cane
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
pulls and four tapered brass legs with circular brass feet. (T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 21.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Designed Tall Chest, by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed tall chest, fitted with five concealed long drawers by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb four drawer chests with dowel handles. Shown in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1940's Sideboard Chest ( Dresser Cabinet )
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940's Sideboard Chest ( Dresser Cabinet ) by Rockford Furniture Company.
Cabinet will
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest with drop pulls. Excellent condition. Gorgeous light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb MidCentury Modern Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
A four drawer dresser by TH Robsjohn Gibbibgs for Widdicomb.
USA, circa 1940s/50s.
Signed with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1960s T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Three Drawers Mahogany Dresser Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
. Robsjohn Gibbings served as designer for Widdicomb from 1943 until 1956.
Generation after generation
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings by Widdicomb Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Toledo, OH
Elegant mid-century modern walnut dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb features a curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, this piece epitomizes timeless
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 54 in D 20.38 in
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored cabinet by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This is a classic and quite
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 54 in D 20.38 in
Five Drawer High Chest with Long Solid Brass Cylinder Pulls
By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice five drawers high chest with nice large heavy solid brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer and Brass Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of beautifully restored cabinets by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, these pieces epitomize
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 54 in D 20.38 in
Exposed Sculptural Legs Nine Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
behind a set of six doors with nice trims and carved pulls. In style of Robsjohn Gibbings.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Dresser Double Oak Refinished Restored MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American modernist dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Enameled Dressers, 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Black Enamel Bachelor Chests with Brass Ring Pulls. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 36 in D 20.25 in
Gibbings Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer 3 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings Widdicomb ebonized black lacquer 3 drawers bachelor chest dresser mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 35 in D 21 in
Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
White Lacquer Mid-Century Modern Four-Drawer Cabinet Tall Nightstand End Table
By Tommi Parzinger, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White lacquer solid ring pulls four drawers Mid-Century Modern cabinet end table stand or chest of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in
Early James Wylie Widdicomb Sliding Door Dresser Chest Wardrobe Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings, the chest has the "Widdicomb Modern Original" label in the top right drawer. Two sliding
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 43.25 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls High Chest Stands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of small white lacquer bachelor chests.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
By John Widdicomb, John Stuart, James Mont, Harvey Probber, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair Mid-Century small chests or nightstands. Nicely proportioned with heavy brass ring pulls. Deep
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb four drawer chest in walnut. Satin brass legs, beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings Brass Ring Tall Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Classic and chic Robsjohn-Gibbings chest.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Robsjohn Gibbings Three Drawer chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely and functional chest.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Large Mahogany Chest by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Large Mahogany chest of drawers by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
High Chest By Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Walnut high Chest designed by T H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Five curved drawers with wood
Category
American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Robsjohn-Gibbings Classic Chests with Brass Ring Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the matching tall chest.
Price is for pair.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Three-Drawer Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
Three-drawer and side door cabinet on recessed casters.
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Robsjohn Gibbings Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic robsjohn gibbings chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every robsjohn gibbings chest was constructed with great care. There are 325 variations of the antique or vintage robsjohn gibbings chest you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a robsjohn gibbings chest — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A robsjohn gibbings chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one robsjohn gibbings chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and John Widdicomb produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Robsjohn Gibbings Chest?
Prices for a robsjohn gibbings chest start at $1,075 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $4,800.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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